![Finding general Notary work](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Finding-General-Notary-Work.jpg)
By
Daniel Lewis
on October 20, 2016
Mobile Notaries around the country often ask what they can do to increase their income and make a decent living. The answer is finding general Notary work, and it’s easier than you think.
![Notary essentials: How to complete an acknowledgment](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/How-to-complete-an-acknowledgment.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on October 20, 2016
An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.
![Quiz: Cross-border Notary issues](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/travel-documents.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 13, 2016
Can Notaries be commissioned in multiple states? Can you travel to another state to notarize? Test your knowledge of these and other cross-border issues by taking our quiz.
![What Would You Do Answers: When your signer dies](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Unfinished-Signature.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on October 06, 2016
We asked what a Notary should do if an ill signer dies before the certificate can be completed. Our Notary community offered many thoughtful responses.
![Another state says Notaries can accept consular ID cards](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on October 05, 2016
Effective January 1, 2017, California Notaries will be able to accept valid matricula consular IDs and tribal identification cards as proof of identity.
![NNA moving to online-only verification of Signing Agent credentials in 2017](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/webcam-picture-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 05, 2016
Beginning January 2017, the NNA is transitioning to a new, online-only proof of certification system for Notary Signing Agents to verify their credentials.
![Signing Agent Question: ‘Why Do I Need Another Background Check If The State Already Screened Me?’](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Background-screening-revise.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 29, 2016
Notary Signing Agents often ask: “Why do I need a separate background check if the state ran one when I became a Notary?” Read on to understand why.
![What Would You Do: When your signer dies](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Unfinished-Signature.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 29, 2016
What does a Notary do if the signer passes away during a notarization? We'd like to hear how you would handle this tough situation.
![5 tips for Notaries starting a business](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/5-tips-for-Notaries-starting-a-business.jpg)
By
Daniel Lewis and Marcy Tiberio
on September 22, 2016
You’re ready to start your new business as a Notary. But you’re not quite sure what comes next. Don’t worry — two successful, self-employed Notaries have valuable suggestions to help you get started.
![Handling certified copies of public records and other unusual Notary requests](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Handling-certified-copies-of-public-records-and-other-unusual-Notary-requests.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 22, 2016
Requests to notarize birth certificates, marriage certificates and other public records can cause problems for Notaries. Know these important facts first.